Prepare against Sameer Sursock
FM · Lebanon · World #43,937 classical · FIDE ID 5300010
Our database contains 203 games by Sameer Sursock, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sameer Sursock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sameer Sursock before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,918 | 2,260 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,048 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,048 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 61 | 67 | 75 | 30.0% |
| As White | 97 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 106 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sameer Sursock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sameer Sursock's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 66.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 15.5% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 15.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sursock usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sursock usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sursock usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sursock usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sursock usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sursock usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 93.9% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sameer Sursock's chess games
All 203 games by Sameer Sursock in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 61 wins, 67 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1980 | Ridha Belkadi | 2,345 | 24th Olympiad | C84 |
| Nov 1990 | Willy Zabasajja | 2,310 | Olympiad-29 | A43 |
| Jan 1989 | Laisram Imocha | 2,285 | Doha | C13 |
| Jan 1986 | Choon Cheng Lim | 2,280 | 6th chT-Asia Final | D01 |
| Jan 1989 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,235 | Doha | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| Zonal 02 Vrnjacka Banja | 1972 | 13 | 0.5 | 2,080 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,441 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 4 | 2,271 |
| 43rd ch-LIB | 2017 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 6 | 2,337 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,440 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sameer Sursock's chess games?
203 games by Sameer Sursock, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sameer Sursock has played.
What does Sameer Sursock play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Sameer Sursock opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sameer Sursock answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sameer Sursock play as White?
As White, Sameer Sursock's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sameer Sursock play as Black?
As Black, Sameer Sursock most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Sameer Sursock's FIDE rating?
Sameer Sursock is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Sameer Sursock played?
Our database contains 203 games by Sameer Sursock, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 67 draws, 75 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sameer Sursock?
203 games by Sameer Sursock reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.